Jay’s story is one of resilience, entrepreneurship, and a lifelong love of animals. Adopted at birth and orphaned by 14, he overcame profound hardship to build a successful fishing business before following his childhood passion for reptiles. He went on to pioneer reptile breeding innovations and establish Prehistoric Pets, which became The Reptile Zoo in Fountain Valley, California. Today, Jay reaches a global audience of around 75 million people through social media, generating nearly a billion video views each month. His motto, “Living the Dream,” reflects his passion for life and his mission to inspire people everywhere to follow their dreams and never give up.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado to Receive Concordia’s 2026 Leadership Award for Public Sector
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce María Corina Machado, leader of Venezuela’s democracy movement, as the third and final recipient of the 2026 Concordia Leadership Award, recognized for
